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WorksheetsEuropean Exploration Test Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Why did European explorers bring their bibles with them as they explored new parts of the world?
to have something to read on the long journey across the Atlantic Ocean
The King and Queen forced them to bring their bibles with them as they journeyed to the New World
to spread their religion to natives they came across while exploring the New World
European explorers needed their bibles in order to become rich
How was the astrolabe helpful for Europeans as they began to explore other areas of the world?
The astrolabe was helpful because it was a tool that was able to use cardinal points to show what direction they were heading in.
The astrolabe was helpful because it was a tool that used the position of he stars and sun to determine their location along latitude lines.
The astrolabe was helpful because it helped early explorers spread the three G’s of God, Glory, and Gold to new areas of the world
The astrolabe was helpful because it helped Henry Hudson successfully find the Northwest Passage
Which of the following correctly describes Christopher Columbus’ findings from his trip in 1492?
Christopher Columbus sailed across the Pacific Ocean and discovered North America, which he claimed to be a whole new continent
Christopher Columbus was the first explorer to circumnavigate the world in 1492
He was able to successfully sail across the Atlantic to parts of the New World which he wrongfully believed was Asia
Christopher Columbus sailed to the new world in 1492 and explored Newfoundland for Spain
Which of the following BEST describes why European countries funded different explorers?
European countries, such as Portugal, Spain, England, and France, funded explorers because they were in search of a water route to Asia in order to get Asian goods of spices and silk
Portugal, Spain, England, and France send explorers on voyages of discovery so that they could correctly map the world
European countries sent explorers to find a land route to reach Asia in order to get Asian goods of spices and silk
European explorers were sent to find natives in new lands
Portuguese explorers rounded the southern tip of Africa, and Spanish explorers sailed west across the Atlantic. What were both countries searching for?
Portugal and Spain were in search of new technologies, such as the astrolabe and caravel ship
Portugal and Spain were searching for a water route to reach the South America so they could trade with the natives there
Both countries were searching for the three G’s: God, Glory, and Gold
Portugal and Spain were searching for a water route to reach Asia so they could get Asian goods, such as spices and silk
Many explorers were successful in circumnavigating the world by ship. What does circumnavigate mean?
Circumnavigate means to fly completely around the world
Circumnavigate means to go completely around the world
Circumnavigate means to go from the North Pole to the South Pole
Circumnavigate means to sail completely across an ocean
Which of the following statements BEST describes the reason Catholic missionaries traveled with explorers?
Catholic missionaries wanted to spread the Catholic faith to natives they encountered
The main reason Catholic missionaries traveled the world with explorers was to prevent the mistreatment of the natives in the New World
Catholic missionaries wanted to spread the 3 G’s and in order to do that they had to travel with explorers
The main reason Catholic missionaries traveled with explorers was because they really wanted to see the New World
What was the result of the caravel ship during the era of European exploration?
This type of ship made it possible for the Europeans explorers to use the stars to effectively navigate the western coast of Africa and sail against the Atlantic winds
This type of vessel allowed explorers to easily explore the coastlines due to its small size and ability to handle the strong oceanic winds
This type of ship made it possible for Prince Henry of Portugal to easily maneuver the coast of Western Africa with his ships, one of which was called the Santa Maria
This type of vessel was large which helped explorers carry lots of spices and silk as they traveled across the Arctic Ocean
Why was it imperative (important) for European countries to find new water navigational routes?
It was imperative for European countries to find new water navigation routes so they could trade their spices and silk to areas that really wanted them such as North America and South America
It was necessary for the European countries, such as Portugal and Spain, to find new land routes because they needed to find a quicker route to reach the tip of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope
It was imperative for European countries to find new water routes because they could no longer travel by land to reach Asia for goods such as spices and silk which were extremely profitable ($$)
It was necessary for European countries to find new water routes because they were ordered by the Pope to spread Catholicism to all areas of the world, such as the Indies and South America
What was the Northwest Passage and why were explorers searching for a Northwest Passage?
The Northwest Passage was a waterway that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans along the northern coast of North America. Explorers wanted to find this passage so they could more easily reach Asia
The Northwest Passage was a land route that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans along the southern coast of North America. Explorers wanted to find this passage because they needed to quickly reach Asia
The Northwest Passage was a waterway that connected the Atlantic and Indian Oceans along the coast of Africa. It was important for Europeans to find so they could trade with Africa for spices and silk
The Northwest Passage was a waterway found by Columbus that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through South America. He was the first explorer to find the passage and make Europe rich.
Which of the following is NOT part of the three Gs of exploration:
glory
God
geography
gold
